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This inside pocket may have been something Neiman Marcus insisted upon. Since Dooney & Bourke was relatively new, and Neiman Marcus was around a longer time, they may have promoted the Neiman Marcus name to sell to that clientele. I'll try to attach photos of the bag I have that's similar to this one. Mine is the same except for the D&B green patch, and the inside zipper has the word Clark, this one looks like the lettering YKK. My duck was also the earlier flat style, the eye is really hard to see, and the wording "All Weather Leather" is almost gone, probably from wear and tear 30+ years. This bag style is also on an ebay guide that I use freguently for information on vintage colors, and styles since Dooney did not have catalogs in the earlier years.

@sagg, I have done a little reading on the genesis of D&B early years (for purses) and there is was: a duck just like that. It definitely did not have the strong features that we are all more familiar with...or time had faded it...likely both. I think it was on horsekeeping. I think.
 

The seller ended the listing due to "error in the listing." Usually I am cynical about these things, but what I hope happened is someone made the seller aware that the bag is counterfeit and she took down the listing.

ETSY BAG UPDATE: I contacted the seller and inquired about the origin of the bag. She seemed very nice, said she took it down because after she posted it she received many questions about the unique features on the bag, tipping her off. That is the official story, at any rate.

All the time, trouble, and care to make that bag! Anyone else think the eBay one and the Etsy one are from the same origin?
 
The seller ended the listing due to "error in the listing." Usually I am cynical about these things, but what I hope happened is someone made the seller aware that the bag is counterfeit and she took down the listing.

ETSY BAG UPDATE: I contacted the seller and inquired about the origin of the bag. She seemed very nice, said she took it down because after she posted it she received many questions about the unique features on the bag, tipping her off. That is the official story, at any rate.

All the time, trouble, and care to make that bag! Anyone else think the eBay one and the Etsy one are from the same origin?
Counterfeiters make fakes in order to make profits. It's not profitable to make a OOAK item. So I have little doubt they were probably made with a bunch of others and probably in a variety of colors.
 
Could someone please authenticate this D&B?
From Salvation Army this afternoon...quite a surprise!
Approx. 8"w x 6.75"h x 3.5"d. Strap 11" to rings.
Black tag inside says Made in China...hard to photograph!
Name & age would be greatly appreciated...thanks in advance!
 

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Could someone please authenticate this D&B?
From Salvation Army this afternoon...quite a surprise!
Approx. 8"w x 6.75"h x 3.5"d. Strap 11" to rings.
Black tag inside says Made in China...hard to photograph!
Name & age would be greatly appreciated...thanks in advance!
It's authentic. Nice find for what appears to be in great condition.
 
Hi, authenticators! I purchased this bag a few days ago and it arrived today. I didn't have it authenticated before I purchased it.:nono::nono: It's not what I was expecting. I thought all D & B canvas bags were vinyl coated. It's in fantastic condition but it is not vinyl coated, just plain canvas. It has a small tag inside the bag on the top. Is it genuine?

desc. Dooney and Bourke Bumblebee Drawstring Bag
seller: morganlee2126
item no. 121662939595
link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121662939595

Thanks.
 
Hi, authenticators! I purchased this bag a few days ago and it arrived today. I didn't have it authenticated before I purchased it.:nono::nono: It's not what I was expecting. I thought all D & B canvas bags were vinyl coated. It's in fantastic condition but it is not vinyl coated, just plain canvas. It has a small tag inside the bag on the top. Is it genuine?

desc. Dooney and Bourke Bumblebee Drawstring Bag
seller: morganlee2126
item no. 121662939595
link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121662939595

Thanks.
It's authentic.

The IT collection is PVC coated but there are plenty of regular canvas, either patterned or signature.
 
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